Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Chips in 26 points Saturday
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Sengun closed Saturday's 135-131 victory over the Cavaliers with 26 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-13 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes.
Sengun co-led the Rockets in scoring Saturday with Jalen Green. Sengun was efficient as usual from the field, but he struggled from the charity stripe where he has connected on just 54.5 percent of his free-throw attempts across his last eight outings. Over that span, Sengun has averaged 21.0 points on 52.9 percent shooting, 10.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals over 31.1 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Bounces back with double-double
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Sengun put up 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 109-108 win over the Cavaliers.
After an uncharacteristic off night Monday, the fourth-year big man was able to log his 27th double-double of the season and lead his team to a big win over the league-leading Cavaliers. Despite struggling Monday, Sengun is averaging 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 47.6 percent shooting and remains a strong fantasy option going forward. His next game comes Saturday against the Cavaliers again.
Sengun closed Monday's 107-96 loss to the Pistons with 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and five assists over 29 minutes.
Sengun had a rough shooting performance and looked overmatched against the presence of Jalen Duren, needing 14 shots to score 11 points and also losing the rebounding battle against the Pistons' big man. Sengun is one of the most versatile big men in the NBA, but he's recorded only four double-doubles in 10 games during January. He's averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game in that stretch, however, so he remains a reliable fantasy asset even if he's not crashing the boards with the volume he's done it in the past.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Soars with 23/15 double-double
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Sengun registered 23 points (10-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 win over the Trail Blazers.
Although Sengun endured a brief slump a couple of weeks ago, he's hit the double-double milestone in four of his last six games and came tantalizingly close to the mark in the other two contests. Sengun faced little opposition against the Trail Blazers, who were without Deandre Ayton's (back) services.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Massive two-way play
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Sengun racked up 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 loss to the Kings.
The Rockets lost a high-scoring affair Friday, but Sengun had an impressive stat line en route to his third double-double across his last five appearances. He's notched 22 double-doubles and three triple-doubles this season, and he's firmly entrenched as one of the best big men in the Western Conference, particularly from a fantasy perspective, due to his impressive ability to rack up stats left and right.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Sengun put up 20 points (9-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 26 minutes during the 128-108 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday.
If it feels like Sengun is on triple-double watch regularly, it's because he is. Although he's only hit the mark once this year, he's constantly hovering around it, and Wednesday was no different. The big man came just one board and two assists shy of a triple-double, but along with his pair of steals, the line still made for a solid fantasy night. He'll remain a premier fantasy option, particularly in category leagues, as he looks to stay on track Thursday against the Kings.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Solid effort in narrow victory
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Sengun registered 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 120-118 victory over the Grizzlies.
Sengun's performance was a mixed bag. His efficiency was subpar, and he committed six turnovers, but he still made an impact on the rest of the stat sheet. Over the past seven games, the center hasn't been below 14 points, six rebounds or three assists, posting an average of 20.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals in 32.7 minutes.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Saturday's game postponed
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Sengun and the Rockets won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hawks, as the game has been postponed due to severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.
The NBA has yet to announce when Saturday's contest will be rescheduled. However, the Rockets' next outing is against Memphis on Monday, so the team should be back in action shortly.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Dominant double-double vs. Griz
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Sengun closed Thursday's 119-115 win over Memphis with 32 points (12-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-15 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and one block over 35 minutes.
Sengun led both teams Thursday in points and rebounds, and his only blemish on the night was his poor shooting from the charity stripe. The fourth-year center is now up to 24 double-doubles on the season (10 of which have come over his last 17 outings), which is tied with Ivica Zubac for seventh-most in the NBA. Over his last 10 games, Sengun has averaged 20.8 points on 52.8 percent shooting, 10.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over 32.3 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Full stat line in win
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Sengun posted 26 points (12-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 win over Washington.
The 22-year-old delivered a stellar bounce-back performance scoring the rock following back-to-back 14-point outings. Sengun struggled in the first half, posting eight points and five boards while shooting only 4-for-11 from the field. However, the big man found his rhythm in the third quarter, racking up 14 points and four rebounds while shooting an efficient 7-for-11 from the field. Sengun also posted his 23rd game of the season with 10-plus points and double-digit rebounds in Tuesday's blowout win.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Scores 14 points with 14 shots
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Sengun finished with 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 119-115 victory over the Lakers.
While the final stat line wasn't inefficient, it was a step below compared to what Sengun delivers in most games. The big man has gone three straight games without a double-double, which represents his longest streak of the season. However, a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday represents a good chance to snap that drought.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Sets career high vs. Dallas
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Sengun supplied 23 points (9-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, six steals and four assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 win over Dallas.
Sengun recorded a career-high six steals while leading the Rockets with a game-high mark in scoring against the Mavericks. The big man has stuffed the stat sheet through the early part of the season, and he continues to prove his worth as a top option across fantasy formats. Over his last 10 outings, the 22-year-old has averaged 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals across 32.9 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Matches season high with 18 boards
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Sengun accumulated 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 loss to the Heat.
Sengun tied his season high Sunday with 18 rebounds, a figure he set back during the Oct. 23 opener against Charlotte. It was Sengun's 22nd double-double of the season, and the showing also marked his third outing with at least 15 points and 15 boards this year. In his last 14 games, the 22-year-old big man is averaging 19.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 33.6 minutes. Sengun may not offer fantasy managers much when it comes to three-point shooting, but he should continue being one of the most productive centers in the Western Conference otherwise while pushing for his first career All-Star nod.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Pours in season-high 38
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Sengun totaled 38 points (16-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 41 minutes during Friday's 113-112 loss to the Timberwolves.
It was a season-best scoring effort for Sengun, who hadn't even topped 30 points since Nov. 20. The fourth-year center also produced his 21st double-double of the season in 31 appearances, tying him for third in the league in that category behind only Domantas Sabonis (26) and Karl-Anthony Towns (25).
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double in Sunday's win
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Sengun logged 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 victory over the Raptors.
The double-double was Sengun's 19th of the season, tying him with Nikola Jokic and Ivica Zubac for sixth in the league, while Sunday's performance was only the third time this season the fourth-year center has produced multiple blocks and steals in the same game. Over the last 10 games, Sengun has averaged 19.4 points, 10.5 boards, 6.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Nears double-double in win
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Sengun recorded 23 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block over 34 minutes during Thursday's 133-113 victory over New Orleans.
Sengun stuffed the stat sheet in an extremely efficient performance Thursday, during which he logged his 13th 20-plus-point outing of the season. The star big man continues to produce monster numbers, and he is on pace to average a double-double this year. Over his last five outings, Sengun has averaged 17.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals across 32.8 minutes per contest.
Sengun (knee) will play Thursday against the Pelicans.
Sengun was considered questionable due to left knee soreness, but the issue won't force him to miss out on Thursday's action. He's turned in three straight double-doubles heading into his team's clash with New Orleans.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Iffy for Thursday
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Sengun is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to left knee soreness, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Sengun has been dealing with lingering soreness in his left knee, but he's yet to miss a game this season. The 26-year-old center is averaging 18.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks across 31.0 minutes per game in the regular season. If he can't play, Steven Adams (ankle) and Jock Landale would see expanded roles.
